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Special Event
Celebration of Art
Our annual fundraiser to benefit a dedicated art venue at Grand Canyon National Park.
Proceeds from Celebration of Art
Proceeds from Celebration of Art will go towards creating a dedicated art venue at Grand Canyon.
Learn more
Save the date for the 17th Annual Celebration of Art: September 18-21, 2025.
Celebration of Art (CoA) is a wonderful Grand Canyon National Park tradition that provides a vibrant experience for visitors and a venue for artists inspired by the magnificent Grand Canyon. As a fundraiser for a dedicated Art Venue at the South Rim, the goal is to use art to inspire deeper engagement and appreciation for Grand Canyon among visitors of all ages.
Celebration of Art showcases a juried selection of artists whose works are inspired by the canyon. This year’s event brings exciting new additions, expanding to showcase a diverse range of mediums. Attendees can explore basketry, metalsmithing, drum making, photography, offering a richer and more dynamic artistic experience.
Founded in 2009, CoA invites participating artists to create "en plein air" (outside on location) for a week at the South Rim of Grand Canyon. Artwork produced during this special event is shared with the public during a six month sale and exhibition online and in-person at Historic Kolb Studio.
Proceeds from Celebration of Art will go towards creating a dedicated art venue at Grand Canyon. This location will be the hub of art activity at the canyon, displaying current collections and providing room for future acquisitions. Learn more about this project.
For questions regarding the event, contact artist@grandcanyon.org.
Artists working during the Quick Draw event during the 2011 Celebration of Art, Grand Canyon, NPS/Michael Quinn
Grand Canyon Celebration of Art pastel painting easel on canyon edge, 2017 Terri Attridge
Grand Canyon Celebration of Art 2013, James McGrew and M.L. Coleman painting on canyon edge
Michelle Condrat painting on the South Rim, NPS/Michael Quinn
2025 Artists:
Deladier Almeida, Davis, CA
Steve Atkinson, Prescott, AZ
Elizabeth Black, Boulder, CO
Philip Carlton, Fruita, CO
John D. Cogan, Farmington, NM
Michelle Condrat, Salt Lake City, UT
Tom Conner, Phoenix, AZ
Bill Cramer, Prescott, AZ
Cody DeLong, Bonfim, Porto
Monica Esposito-Mann, Grand Junction, CO
Bruce Gomez, Denver, CO
Richard Graymountain, Navajo Mountain, UT
Tom Lockhart, Colorado Springs, CO
Tim McDavid, Houston, TX
James McGrew, Lake Oswego, OR
Jose Luis Nunez, San Diego, CA
Robin Purcell, Hingham, MA
Matagi Sorenson, Santa Fe, NM
Kathryn Stedham, Santa Fe, NM
Dawn Sutherland, Flagstaff, AZ
Paula Swain, Decatur, NE
Priscilla Tacheney, Prescott Valley, AZ
Bennett Wakayuta, Peach Springs, AZ
Congratulations to our 2024 Award Winners:
Best of Show: John D. Cogan
People's Choice Award: Tim McDavid
Artist's Choice Award: Elizabeth Black
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